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    Fire Building 101

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    Join us to learn how to start a fire using bowdrills and flint and steel to survive the great outdoors.

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    Campfire Stories In Bluewater Bay

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    Meet the naturalist in Bluewater Bay Campground at the shelter near the toilet shower buildings to learn about fire safety and how to build the perfect campfire, then gather around to hear some campfire stories.

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    Using A Map And Compass

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    Learn the basics of using a map and compass from our naturalist.

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    Flintknapping Demonstration

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    Meet the naturalist and members of the Driftless Pathways organization down at the Bluewater Bay Shelter near the shower buildings to get a hands-on demonstration of flintknapping, which is the process of making stone tools.

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    Learn To Fish: Milwaukee County

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    Join our Angler Education Instructors and meet up with our partners for a free fishing clinic at Jackson Park.

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    Guided Paddle Tour

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    Join the naturalist for a relaxed tour around Cox Hollow Lake, where you can learn about wildlife, geology, the lake's history and more!

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    Learn To Fish: Milwaukee County

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    Look for the Fishmobile in Mitchell Park this summer and meet up with our partners for free fishing clinics on Wednesday evenings from 4-7 p.m.

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    Learn To Fish: Milwaukee County

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    Look for the Fishmobile this summer and meet up with our partners for free fishing clinics on Tuesday evenings from 4 - 7 p.m.

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    Nature Explore Family Club

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    Bring your school-aged children and enjoy a morning at the park!

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    Master Naturalist Program: Wisconsin Explorer - Youth

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    Join Master Naturalist Tom Lentz for an exciting, interactive day exploring Wisconsin's outdoors.

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